Kenya Airways Courts Nigerian Travellers With Nairobi Push
The airline is hosting Nigerian media personalities in Nairobi as part of a campaign aimed at millennial and Gen Z travellers.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Africa
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Kenya Airways hosted Nigerian media personality Noble Igwe and fashion entrepreneur Tania Omotayo on a trip to Nairobi. The initiative is part of a campaign promoting Kenya to younger Nigerian travellers.
Why it matters
Nigeria is one of Kenya Airways' longest-serving markets outside East Africa, and the campaign seeks to draw younger travellers who have traditionally favoured Europe and the Gulf. Kenya's visa-free entry policy for Nigerian passport holders is a key factor in the pitch.
Nigerian passport holders can stay up to 60 days in Kenya without a visa or electronic travel authorisation. Kenya Airways operates four daytime and three overnight Lagos-Nairobi services weekly, but the source does not disclose campaign booking figures.
The players
Kenya Airways
Kenya's national flag carrier, based at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, and the only African member of the SkyTeam airline alliance.
Noble Igwe
A Nigerian media personality who was hosted by Kenya Airways on the Nairobi trip.
Tania Omotayo
A Nigerian fashion entrepreneur who was hosted by Kenya Airways on the Nairobi trip.
The details
The trip was part of a campaign targeting millennial and Generation Z travellers. Kenya Airways has also begun sourcing catering from Lagos since March 2026, allowing passengers on Nigeria-departing flights to be served Nigerian dishes including jollof rice.
Timeline
Lagos-Nairobi operations began in 1998.
Kenya Airways began sourcing Lagos catering in March 2026.
Travel Outlook
Kenya's visa-free entry policy for Nigerian passport holders, which allows stays of up to 60 days, gives the airline a concrete incentive to court Nigerian travellers. The campaign signals a push to shift Nigerian outbound travel toward East Africa and away from long-established European and Gulf destinations.
Nigerian travellers planning a Kenya trip can stay up to 60 days without a visa or electronic travel authorisation. Kenya Airways' seven weekly Lagos-Nairobi flights, including overnight services, offer several scheduling options.
The takeaway
Travellers comparing destinations should check entry requirements well before booking, since visa-free policies can change. Looking at direct route frequency alongside entry rules helps narrow down practical options.
Further reading
Explore more Africa travel coverage to see how airlines and governments are competing for regional visitors.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Punch Newspapers.
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